# Mineral Hot Spring, Nevada

Mineral Hot Spring in Nevada. 140°F (60°C). Short Walk. Elko County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mineral-hot-spring
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Mineral Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 140°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 140°F (60°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,312 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Jackpot |
| Coordinates | 41.78800, -114.73500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 140°F, the source water at Mineral Hot Spring is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Mineral Hot Spring

Mineral Hot Spring sits in Elko County in the far northeast of Nevada, about fourteen miles out of Jackpot. The water comes up right at the line between hot and scalding, heat that will blister skin on contact. Whose land this is has not been recorded, nor whether the public is welcome, so look before you plan on soaking.

Getting there means a short walk, roughly a third of a mile from wherever you leave the car, and which road that is goes unrecorded. The spring sits a little above 5,000 feet in dry country. Winters bring a fair load of snow, around three and a half feet over the season. High desert with cold mornings and little rain the rest of the year.

The months rated best on file are the coldest ones, December through February, which makes sense for water this hot. Expect a short walk in. Nothing on record about camping or a fee, and access status is blank too, so check land ownership before you go. The temperature alone is reason to test the water with a hand before anything else touches it.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackpot](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/jackpot), 32 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [San Jacinto Ranch Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/san-jacinto-ranch-spring): 148°F source, Roadside, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Warm Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/warm-springs-elko-county-4): 95°F source, Roadside, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Magic Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/magic-hot-springs-1): 109°F source, pH 7.6, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County, private, no public access
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-2): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Wine Cup Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/wine-cup-ranch-springs): 138°F source, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Creek Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-creek-springs-2): 151°F source, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mineral Hot Spring?**
Mineral Hot Spring has a water temperature of 140°F (60°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Mineral Hot Spring located?**
Mineral Hot Spring is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,312 feet elevation, near Jackpot. Coordinates: 41.7880°N, 114.7350°W.

**How do I get to Mineral Hot Spring?**
Mineral Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at Mineral Hot Spring?**
With care. At 140°F Mineral Hot Spring is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals